Around 78% of smallcap mutual funds in India outperformed their benchmarks in the past year, with 21 out of 27 funds exceeding expectations. Top performers included Bank of India Small Cap Fund and Invesco India Smallcap Fund. However, six funds, including Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund and Quant Small Cap Fund, failed to beat their benchmarks.
Rupee touches one-week high; RBI plans to ease dollar bids
The rupee hit a one-week high as expectations of RBI measures to curb oil refiners’ dollar demand boosted sentiment and eased pressure on the currency.